Peak · Glacier Peak Wilderness
Emerson Peak
15.5 mi round trip3,576 ft gainVery hardDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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Day hikeFree self-issue
Fill out the free wilderness permit at the trailhead kiosk.
OvernightFree self-issue
No reservation. Use the same free permit, keep groups to 12 or fewer, and camp at least 200 ft from water.
Glacier Peak Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance15.5 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,576 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit6,053 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Emerson Peak is a peak reached by a 15.5-mile round trip from Little Wenatchee Ford Trailhead. The route follows Little Wenatchee River Trail, then Little Wenatchee Trail, then Pacific Crest Trail, then Bryant Peak Trail, then Bryant Peak high route to the summit.
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What you need
Parking and passes
Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Little Wenatchee Ford Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.